Tax Question Spotlighting Growth of U.S. Co-Operatives
The piece surveys rapid co operative expansion in the United States, highlighting farm marketing groups with 4 390 000 members and 1943 44 season business near 4 500 000 000 dollars. It notes tax policy questions, Rochdale principles, and the rise of consumer and labor co ops amid industry pushback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Congress
Rochdale
England
Cooperative
National Farm Grange
The
Grange
Securities and Exchange Commission
Rochdale Enterprise
CIO
R. Wayne Newton
National Association of Co-operatives
Newton
Newton Overs
Farm Credit Administration
Britain
National Tax Equality Association
NTEA
Ben McCabe
California
Red River Lumber Company
Fruit Growers’ Supply Company
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
U. S. Treasury
West North Central
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Bibowtunboes
West South Central
Mountain
New England
East South Central
United States
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Yank Rescue Team Faces Japanese Hostility in Korea
An Allied mercy crew landed at Keijo Korea with 22 Americans and Koreans. They were confronted by 50 000 Japanese troops who denied access to POWs and provided 500 gallons of gasoline for the return flight. The episode included cursing threats and convivial Japanese officers who later refused to identify prisoners.
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Chungking
China
Keijo
Korea
OWI
Henry R. Lieberman
Willis H. Bird
Landsdowne
Yoshio Kotsuki
Edward McGee
Durant
Okla
Loco Ward
Patrick Teel
New York City
Anzio
Sran
Meredith L. Price
Charleston
W. Va
Junjiro Ihara
Col. Bird
Ihara
Bird
Air Force
John Wagoner
Air Transport Command
Grand Island
Neb
Two Marines Go AWOL to Japan From Guam Stowaway Case
Two Okinawa based Marines Sagraves of Ashland Kentucky and Curry of Sioux City Iowa slipped to Guam and hid aboard transports to Japan. They joined a battalion work gang and were armed by friends. Major Hunt said the men would be returned to their old platoons with no punishment.
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Japan
Yokosuka
Okinawa
Tokyo
Joe A. Sagraves
Ashland
Cpl
Joseph Curry
Sioux City
Iowa
Guam
Maj
Wilson E. Hunt
Wayne
Make Shopping Bag From Salvaged Awning Material
Instructions describe turning discarded awnings or worn gear into a bag. Cut U shaped panels about 16 by 16 inches, stitch sides to a 6 inch band for width, then attach handles on each side.
Belgian blocks origin and description of paving blocks
The article defines Belgian blocks as granite stone paving blocks shaped as truncated pyramids with a base of five to six inches and a depth of seven to eight inches. It suggests the name comes from Belgium, where they were likely first used or perfected.
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Belgium
Langridge Iron Scrap Used as War Ammunition
During the Wars of Independence and 1812, scrap metal including knife blades nails copper slugs and bolts was packed in cans and used in cannon. Bayonet blades bound with rope were fired to cut enemy ship rigging and bring down masts.
Seedbed effect on artificial spruce and fir seeding
An experiment in northeastern Minnesota shows that bare mineral soil provides a much better seedbed for artificial seeding of white spruce black spruce and balsam fir than duff or duff shaded slash on the forest floor.
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Minnesota
Quick Mirror Shine Tip for Daily Tidying
A simple cleaning trick suggests wiping a mirror with a crumpled toilet paper after splatters of toothpaste and shaving soap. Rub the glass to polish it and include this quick method in daily cleaning routines.
Herd management tips for mastitis prevention
Cows infected with mastitis should be separately stanchioned and milked last. Good herd management is essential to prevent it. A competent veterinarian should examine the herd.
Washing Woodwork Cleaning Tip
Use dry suds from whipped soap jelly to prevent streaking walls. Protect adjacent walls with a cardboard strip next to door frames and baseboards to stop splashes.
Celery Soup Base From Celery Tops And Ends
Readable text describes making a soup base by chopping celery tops and coarse ends, then covering with water and cooking until soft to create a celery soup base for cream of celery.
Enrich Surface Soil Through Deep Rooted Plants
Deep rooted plants help enrich surface soil by pulling nutrients from deeper soil layers. Their roots access minerals and other elements, contributing to soil fertility and ecosystem health.
Farm Accident Toll Still Mounts in the United States
The report notes that about 10 farm people are injured every three minutes and 40 to 45 farm residents die daily from accidents. This summary highlights the ongoing safety crisis in agricultural work.
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United States
Soybeans as High Protein Meat Substitutes
Soybeans offer high protein content as a principal nutritional element in meat and eggs, making them effective substitutes and extenders for these foods.
Lost time from farm accidents costs five bushels per person
An old report claims that time lost from farm accidents last year would have yielded five bushels of wheat for every one of the 137 million people in the United States. The figure illustrates agricultural labor impact.
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United States
Sugar drinks served cold to be sweetened when hot
Policy suggests extending sugar drinks like iced tea and coffee to be sweetened while hot if less sugar is needed, enabling cooler serving while maintaining sweetness preferences.
Burlington opens Nebraska farm to supply dining cars
The Burlington railroad starts a Nebraska farm to raise 30,000 chickens annually for its dining car service.
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R.R
Burlington Railroad
Nebraska
Poultry Malady Coccidiosis Invades Chicken Intestines
Coccidiosis is a parasite that invades the surface or lining of the intestinal tract in chickens, leading to disease and illness in poultry.
Best Suds For Washing Clothes Report
A suds about two inches thick is recommended for cleaning clothes effectively. The guideline notes that using too much soap should be avoided to prevent residue.
Ironing guidance for fabric grain and bias cuts
When ironing preserve length by pressing along the grain where possible. If the garment is cut on the bias such as a skirt or nightgown, iron on a slant or straight of the material to prevent stretching and sagging hems from becoming uneven.
Keeps Mouth Shut The Dog With Many Friends
A humorous note explains that a dog makes friends by wagging his tail rather than using his tongue. The quip highlights canine politeness and distracts from chatter with wagging as the social signal.
West Monroe wife praises Faultless Starch in letter
Mrs. Carl Z. Allen of West Monroe Louisiana writes about discovering Faultless Starch. She notes faster ironing and brighter clothes with no starch blotches and praises her husband for the thoughtful gift. She explains making hot starch takes a minute versus ten minutes, saving about seven hours a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Carl Z. Allen
Louisiana
Faultless Starch promises big ironing time savings
An old advertisement claims Faultless Starch can save about half an hour of ironing per day, totaling roughly twenty six hours a year. It contrasts this with a box of candy and urges readers to ask their grocer for Faultless Starch today.
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McPherson
Kan
Top
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indianapolis
Ind
Allied Mercy
Foe
New York State Department of Health
Allen
Doan
Doans
Bellans
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia
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